Tian receives Scholar-in-Training awardhttp://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/dr-xi-tian-receives-scholar-in-training-award
from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).Congratulations to Dr. Xi Tian for his receipt of an AACR-Aflac, Inc. Scholar-in-Training award. Dr. Tian is a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Andy Wang's laboratory, and studies nanotechnology-enabled cancer drug delivery to tumors.

Scholar-in-Training awards are highly competitive and are presented to fewer than 10% of applicants. The award recognizes outstanding young investigators for meritorious work in cancer research. Aflac, Inc. graciously donates funds to support young investigators who present high-quality, peer-reviewed papers at the AACR Annual Meeting. This year's meeting will take place April 18-21, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA.

]]>No publishernanotechnology-researchPresentationaward2015/02/20 14:10:00 GMT-5News ItemTop 5 Clinic awards keep coming!http://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/top-5-clinic-awards-keep-coming
UNC Radiation Oncology is once again a Top 5 Clinic based on patient satisfaction surveys. This is the second time in a row and the third time in the last year that we have received this quarterly honor!

We are fortunate to be in an occupation that allows us to have a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives during what must be a most difficult, stressful time for them and their families.

Congratulations to radiation oncology nurse Lauren Terzo, RN, BSN, OCN, on her receipt of a 2014 UNC Oncology Nursing Excellence Award. Lauren's award was presented to her during a recognition ceremony in the North Carolina Cancer Hospital lobby on November 24.

Congratulations to nursing manager Ken Neuvirth, RN, MSN, CNML, for his receipt of a 2014 Nursing Recognition Award from the UNC School of Medicine.

This award recognizes the faculty’s respect and appreciation for nurses whose personal contributions have made a significant difference in the quality of our patient care programs. Ken is well-deserving of this honor!

]]>No publisheraward2014/11/17 14:45:00 GMT-5News ItemRadiation Oncology again voted a Top 5 Clinichttp://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/radiation-oncology-again-voted-a-top-5-clinic
Based on patient satisfaction surveysThe Department of Radiation Oncology scored among the top five of all UNC Healthcare ambulatory clinics for the second time in three quarters for 2014. The "Top 5" designation is nothing new to us, as we've received this recognition multiple times in the past. Nevertheless, it is always an honor to receive affirmation from our patients that we provide excellent care. In celebration, the Outpatient Care Services Patient Experience Team presented us with a certificate and cake for all!

Congratulations to everyone in Radiation Oncology for their continued hard work and dedication to excellent patient care.

Second year radiation oncology resident Dr. Joe Caster has been accepted into the prestigious American Board of Radiology's B. Leonard Holman Research Pathway.

The Holman Pathway is designed for the exceptional resident who has both strong clinical skills as well as a background in and commitment to radiology or radiation oncology-related research.

Dr. Caster's research proposal is entitled "Using nano-particle delivery to target the DNA repair pathway as a means to improve the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy." He will conduct his research in the laboratory of Dr. Andy Wang, himself a successful academic physician-scientist.

Congratulations to Dr. Marianne Jackson, one of two recipients of a 2014 UNC Hospitals Nursing Collaborator Award. The award recognizes Dr. Jackson's leadership in several process improvement efforts and an agent for change throughout the Cancer Hospital and GI Procedures.

Radiation oncology resident Dr. Aaron Falchook is the recipient of an 2014 Merit Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in support of his upcoming oral presentation at the ASCO annual meeting in June.

His abstract is entitled "Adoption of hypofractionated radiotherapy (HyRT) for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): A SEER-Medicare study." Co-authors from our Department include clinical researcher Laura Hendrix, along with Drs. Zagar, VanderWalde, Marks, Jones and Chen.

Radiation oncology resident Dr. Michael Eblan is the recipient of a 2014 Oncology Trainee Travel Award from The Conquer Cancer Foundation (CCF) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), in support of his two posters accepted for presentation at the its annual meeting, to be held May 30 - June 3, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Congratulations!

]]>No publisherPresentationaward2014/04/22 12:45:00 GMT-4News ItemMarks and Tepper among The Best Doctors in America® 2014http://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/marks-and-tepper-among-the-best-doctors-in-america-r-2014
Radiation oncologists Drs. Lawrence Marks and Joel Tepper are among the 251 UNC physicians recognized as The Best Doctors in America® for 2014. Congratulations! ]]>No publisheraward2014/01/22 16:05:54 GMT-5News ItemTepper elected AAAS fellowhttp://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/tepper-elected-aaas-fellow

Dr. Joel Tepper, Hector MacLean Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research, has been elected by his peers a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Fellowship recognizes a career of meritorious achievement in advancing science or its application. Congratulations!

Congratulations to senior radiation therapist and clinical instructor Anne Camp, RT (R)(T), for her receipt of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center 2013 Oncology Service Excellence Award . This is a well deserved honor that recognizes Anne’s hard work over the past year and her dedicated service throughout her time here at UNC.

She will be honored at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, December 17 at 4:30 - 6:00 PM in the G-Level Cancer Hospital lobby. All are invited to attend.

Congratulations to Dr. Ron Chen on his receipt of the 2013 James W. Woods Junior Faculty Development Award!

A trust fund has been established within the University for the support of a junior faculty member in the UNC School of Medicine, thanks to the generosity of the late Dr. James W. Woods, a cardiologist and professor in the School of Medicine from 1953 through 1983.

]]>No publisheraward2013/10/08 14:40:00 GMT-4News ItemRadiation Oncology designated a "Top Five" clinic (again!)http://www.med.unc.edu/radonc/news/radiation-oncology-designated-a-top-five-clinic-again
Based on patient satisfaction surveysThe Department of Radiation Oncology scored among the top five of all UNC Healthcare ambulatory clinics during the first quarter of 2013 based on patient satisfaction survey scores. The "Top Five" designation is nothing new to us, as we've received this honor in the past (twice in a row, and in 4 of the past 7 quarters). Still, any award – especially coming from our patients – is something to be very proud of!

Thanks to all for their continued hard work and dedication in serving our patients and making our clinic a “Top Five”.